Whisky Events and Tastings : Spirit of Speyside

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Spirit of Speyside

Scotland's Whisky Country will come to life again in 2013 when the Festival runs from 2nd - 6th May 2013.

The world-class five-day festival looks forward to welcoming committed connoisseurs and new initiates from across the world who want explore the traditions behind the unique Scottish tipple and discover the passion behind the world's finest whiskies.
A packed programme of over events will ensure there is plenty on offer to suit every visitor's taste - from sipping single malts and drambling from distillery to distillery to watching wildlife, savouring the flavour of local food, getting to grips with challenging golf courses or dancing the night away at a local ceilidh.
Visitors will be able to discover the delights of the dram with tours and tastings at many of the area's 50+ distilleries (including exclusive access to distilleries usually closed to the public). There are plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors against the beautiful backdrop of Speyside's spectacular scenery and uncover the spirited history of the region that was home to some of the first smugglers' stills.
Festival-goers can join a Whisky and Wildlife Walk to the top of Ben Rinnes, Speyside's "Whisky Mountain", with the chance to spot mountain hares and ptarmigan on their ascent; or they can join in the ‘Wild About Scotland, Wild About Whisky' event at the Scottish Dolphin Centre on the mouth of the River Spey, where they can experience encounters with animals including Moray Firth dolphins, ospreys, otters, seals and more before sampling offerings from some of the best distilleries in the area.
Alternatively whisky lovers can follow in the footsteps of the Speyside smugglers, uncovering the secrets of the smugglers' trail as they enjoy guided Landrover or amphibious Argocat tours.
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is also a truly family friendly festival with a wide range of attractions on offer to suit all ages. Youngsters are invited to have Sunday lunch on a steam train, watch the Mounted Cavalcade and Pipe Band Procession or enjoy activities at the Benromach Forres Family Fun Day.

A Maverick StateCan an area steeped in as much tradition as Speyside produce a few true modern mavericks? Neil Ridley catches up with the free thinkers, and the liquid, that have changed the course of thinking in the...March 2013, Issue 110, page 34

Comfort and joyWhisky pilgrims , tourists, locals- this summer's Islay Festival attracted fans from around the globe. Michael Jackson reports on a time to remember, while Marcin Miller travels east to catch up on t...September 2000, Issue 11, page 34

Dinner is servedWhisky dinners are becoming more sophisticated and they are enjoying more popularity than ever before.
Dominic Roskrow speaks to the doyenne of food and whisky pairing, Martine Nouet
June 2007, Issue 64, page 42

Dinner with the companions of AberlourMartine Nouet couldn't wait to take up Aberlour's challenge of creating a whisky inspired menu for a dinner at the distillery during the Speyside Festival. Here she details what she came up with and h...September 2001, Issue 18, page 54

Raising the stakesThe Spirit of Speyside Festival has grown in to a major celebration of the region's food and drink. So how do you set about catering for such an event? Dominic Roskrow went to find outApril 2007, Issue 63, page 42

River Deep Mountain HighHans Offringa takes us hill walking this time, in the twelfth and last episode of our label seriesOctober 2014, Issue 123, page 42

Serving up simplicityWith their first book enjoying great success in whisky circles,Kate Portman meets the team behind The Whisky Kitchen.October 2008, Issue 75, page 56

Spey PrideThe Speyside region is getting its act together and making life easier for the visitor. Here Dominic Roskrow reports on its changing face. And on page 34 we provide the complete visitors' guide to the...January 2006, Issue 53, page 32

Speyside delightsMartine Nouet looks back at 10 years of Aberlour whisky dinners at the Spirit of Speyside festival with a ‘best of...' menu. September 2010, Issue 90, page 52

Speyside festival previewIt's bigger, it's better and it's back – yes, once again, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is upon us and the organisers promise a host of good things. Ian Buxton investigatesMay 2002, Issue 22, page 34